Job Description
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Medical Coding Specialist II – Remote - FT If you are looking for a Coding Specialist position in a remote environment, to support a Medical Group, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement : Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life : Monday – Friday; Office hours We offer great Benefits including : Competitive Pay, Paid Leave, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance just to name a few. What you will do: The Coding Specialist analyzes physician/provider documentation contained in health records (electronic, paper or hybrid) to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedures. Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in the assignment of Internal Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification diagnosis and procedure codes, and Current Procedural Terminology / Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure codes and all required modifiers What you will need: Two years of current Coding Experience Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program or an AAPC-approved coding program, or Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of years of education and experience is required. Current experience utilizing encoding/grouping software is preferred. Ability to utilize both manual and automated versions of the ICD and CPT coding classification systems is preferred. Ability to use a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of e-mail, internet, and computer navigation. Ability to use other
